How far is Queens, NY from Plainview, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Plainview, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Plainview.
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Start on 104th Street
842 ft · 40 sec · 104th Street
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
3.2 mi · 8 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
750 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
13.6 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 135 North: Syosset
1204 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Country Road, Plainview, Hicksville
1129 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Old Country Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Country Road
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Turn left
87 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Manetto Hill Road
4 m · 1 sec · Manetto Hill Road
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Turn slight right
42 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Plainview.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
13.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Queens and Clear near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Plainview?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Queens and 13.4 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Queens and Clear near Plainview.
Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.85 km).
#1 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainview
City in Texas
| Population | 26,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.7764900, -73.4673500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-73.46735, 40.77649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.39 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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